How To: Essay *Keep it flexible and remember essay writing is an art ● ● ● Introduction of Your Argument ○ Hook: A creative, engaging statement in your own voice that connects to the text and/or your argument and/or a ‘core human experience’ (a metaphor, anecdote, a meaningful quote from outside the text, etc.) ○ Link: (use what is needed) ■ Introduce text & creator ■ Explain key interpretable concepts from the question ■ Exploration of the central issue(s) ■ Address issues around audience, context, purpose, ○ Thesis: A succinct explanation of how you will answer the question and what you will prove in the body of your essay. ■ If you introduce an element in your thesis, it must be discussed in your body paragraphs. ■ (Min 1 sentence, more as needed). Body Paragraphs ○ TEEL/TEEAL Conclusion ○ Quickly summarize and reiterate your central argument and main points ○ Don’t introduce new ideas ○ Pontificate about how your topic connects to the ‘shared human experience’ ○ Leave us with a ‘why you wrote this essay’ ○ Empathy! Formatting Notes: ● ● ● ● ● Text’s title is always underlined Quoted language is in ‘single quotes’ Full title first, operative words after that (never just letters/acronyms) For the author - both names first time, last name after that (never just first name) Use keywords from the question throughout your writing Poster Ideas Recipe or menu visual metaphor Offer spice options to extend or expand depth https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Writing-Menus-Essay-Writing-Introduction-Body-ConclusionParagraph-Writing-3680005
